Put Some Clothes On! 15 Celebs Who Have Scandalized Society With Their Naked Shenanigans

No Kim Kardashian, you didn’t “break the Internet” with your naked Paper magazine photos. But maybe that’s because the world’s best-known narcissist isn’t the first celebrity to have scandalized society by going nude. Here is a look back at some famous people who have caused a stir by showing too much skin.

She wasn’t completely naked but for gawking New Yorkers seeing a topless Scout Willis stroll through their streets in May 2014, she may as well have been. Not only did the “Free The Nipple” protester saunter outside with her breasts hanging out, she posted a photo on Instagram to prove it.

She wasn’t completely naked but for gawking New Yorkers seeing a topless Scout Willis stroll through their streets in May 2014, she may as well have been. Not only did the “Free The Nipple” protester saunter outside with her breasts hanging out, she posted a photo on Instagram to prove it.

Years ago when teenage boys wanted to see their favorite pop stars naked they had to use their imagination. These days Miley Cyrus fans just have to go on her Instagram page (to see her semi-nude) or buy magazines like V to see her let it all hang out. Or watch her “Wrecking Ball” video, of course. 

Years ago when teenage boys wanted to see their favorite pop stars naked they had to use their imagination. These days Miley Cyrus fans just have to go on her Instagram page (to see her semi-nude) or buy magazines like V to see her let it all hang out. Or watch her “Wrecking Ball” video, of course. 

Three actors who play vampires on TV appear naked and splashed with fake blood on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Great news for True Blood fans who lust after Alexander Skarsgard, Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer. Maybe not for the average mom waiting in the supermarket line in the Midwest with her little ones in tow, though. 

Three actors who play vampires on TV appear naked and splashed with fake blood on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Great news for True Blood fans who lust after Alexander Skarsgard, Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer. Maybe not for the average mom waiting in the supermarket line in the Midwest with her little ones in tow, though. 

Flashing too much flesh actually got Rihanna banned from Instagram and, at one point, in trouble with her mom. When she’s not pushing the boundaries and exposing her nipples (and bare bum) on social media, RiRi is strolling down the red carpet in a see-through dress wearing no bra and a G-string. 

Flashing too much flesh actually got Rihanna banned from Instagram and, at one point, in trouble with her mom. When she’s not pushing the boundaries and exposing her nipples (and bare bum) on social media, RiRi is strolling down the red carpet in a see-through dress wearing no bra and a G-string. 

Chelsea Handler is no stranger to nudity – whether it’s while filming a sex tape or skits for her late night show. Not content with straddling a horse, topless in a parody of Vladimir Putin’s ridiculous iconic shot, Handler mimicked Kim – obviously – by showing her bare backside on Instagram.

Chelsea Handler is no stranger to nudity – whether it’s while filming a sex tape or skits for her late night show. Not content with straddling a horse, topless in a parody of Vladimir Putin’s ridiculous iconic shot, Handler mimicked Kim – obviously – by showing her bare backside on Instagram.

Even when she’s wearing clothes Coco Austin always looks half-naked as the pieces of fabric struggle to contain her curves. But she caused uproar when she posted a photo of herself lying naked in bed next to her sleeping infant nephew in 2012. In response, the model defended her actions and expressed her disappointment at the criticism at what she described as being a “beautiful, natural moment.”

Even when she’s wearing clothes Coco Austin always looks half-naked as the pieces of fabric struggle to contain her curves. But she caused uproar when she posted a photo of herself lying naked in bed next to her sleeping infant nephew in 2012. In response, the model defended her actions and expressed her disappointment at the criticism at what she described as being a “beautiful, natural moment.”

When Anthony Weiner sent graphic selfies of himself and his genitalia on Twitter and via his phone in 2011 and again in 2013 the incidents were gifts to late night comedians. But it cost him his dignity, his political career and almost his marriage. 

When Anthony Weiner sent graphic selfies of himself and his genitalia on Twitter and via his phone in 2011 and again in 2013 the incidents were gifts to late night comedians. But it cost him his dignity, his political career and almost his marriage. 

When Janet Jackson’s breast popped out during the 2004 Super Bowl half-time performance she may as well have been naked, the amount of uproar it caused. Justin Timberlake tugged, a jewelry-adorned nipple came tumbling out, Miss Jackson grabbed her bosom and, amid the subsequent apologies, the phrase “wardrobe malfunction” was coined.

When Janet Jackson’s breast popped out during the 2004 Super Bowl half-time performance she may as well have been naked, the amount of uproar it caused. Justin Timberlake tugged, a jewelry-adorned nipple came tumbling out, Miss Jackson grabbed her bosom and, amid the subsequent apologies, the phrase “wardrobe malfunction” was coined.

Given that her mother was heavily pregnant with her when she posed naked for Vanity Fair is it any surprise that Scout Willis has no qualms about strutting about semi-nude? Demi Moore scandalized America when she posed for the Annie Leibovitz shot that celebrities have recreated many times in the last 20-plus years. 

Given that her mother was heavily pregnant with her when she posed naked for Vanity Fair is it any surprise that Scout Willis has no qualms about strutting about semi-nude? Demi Moore scandalized America when she posed for the Annie Leibovitz shot that celebrities have recreated many times in the last 20-plus years. 

The paparazzi and autograph hunters got more than they bargained for when they went to see the stars arrive at the 1998 MTV Movie Awards. While Marilyn Manson was overdressed in his psychedelic leopard print suit, his date Rose McGowan was underdressed in her see-through, chainmail halter neck ‘gown’. Strands of thread made a pathetic attempt to adorn her naked bottom.

The paparazzi and autograph hunters got more than they bargained for when they went to see the stars arrive at the 1998 MTV Movie Awards. While Marilyn Manson was overdressed in his psychedelic leopard print suit, his date Rose McGowan was underdressed in her see-through, chainmail halter neck ‘gown’. Strands of thread made a pathetic attempt to adorn her naked bottom.

She was the biggest sex symbol at the time but Marilyn Monroe barely batted an eyelash – let alone an eyelid – when a nude photo that was taken years before she became famous was released. Monroe posed naked on red satin back in 1949 while she was a starlet struggling to pay her rent. When the saucy snap resurfaced, the actress said she wasn’t ashamed, adding, “Why deny it?”

She was the biggest sex symbol at the time but Marilyn Monroe barely batted an eyelash – let alone an eyelid – when a nude photo that was taken years before she became famous was released. Monroe posed naked on red satin back in 1949 while she was a starlet struggling to pay her rent. When the saucy snap resurfaced, the actress said she wasn’t ashamed, adding, “Why deny it?”

The late John Lennon posed nude several times. There was the iconic Rolling Stone shot of him cuddling a fully clothed Yoko Ono. But on a separate occasion the controversial couple held hands as they posed for full-frontal photos and, shortly before he was killed in 1980, they were pictured simulating having sex, naked as part of promotional shots for his “Double Fantasy” album. 

The late John Lennon posed nude several times. There was the iconic Rolling Stone shot of him cuddling a fully clothed Yoko Ono. But on a separate occasion the controversial couple held hands as they posed for full-frontal photos and, shortly before he was killed in 1980, they were pictured simulating having sex, naked as part of promotional shots for his “Double Fantasy” album. 

Josephine Baker titillated Parisians in 1920s France by dancing nude on stage and in one famous routine, wearing nothing but a skirt of bananas around her waist. The American also posed nude during her hey day. 

Josephine Baker titillated Parisians in 1920s France by dancing nude on stage and in one famous routine, wearing nothing but a skirt of bananas around her waist. The American also posed nude during her hey day. 

In the 1990s, Drew Barrymore posed for Playboy and also flashed her breasts at David Letterman during an appearance on his show. After her photo spread in the men’s magazine hit newsstands, Steven Spielberg did what any good godfather would do – he sent Barrymore a blanket. The note attached read, “Cover up.” 

In the 1990s, Drew Barrymore posed for Playboy and also flashed her breasts at David Letterman during an appearance on his show. After her photo spread in the men’s magazine hit newsstands, Steven Spielberg did what any good godfather would do – he sent Barrymore a blanket. The note attached read, “Cover up.” 

Anything Kim can do Madonna did better — and years before. While – like Monroe – Ms. Ciccone posed naked when she was a starlet, it was her 1992 coffee table book, Sex, which really made people’s hair curl. The photos included Madge in all manner of positions, with or without clothes, in public, in private, with men, with women, while hitchhiking on the highway and, in one image, while apparently receiving … you get the idea.

Anything Kim can do Madonna did better — and years before. While – like Monroe – Ms. Ciccone posed naked when she was a starlet, it was her 1992 coffee table book, Sex, which really made people’s hair curl. The photos included Madge in all manner of positions, with or without clothes, in public, in private, with men, with women, while hitchhiking on the highway and, in one image, while apparently receiving … you get the idea.